Occupational therapists (OTs) help patients return to the everyday tasks that make up a person’s normal routine after an injury, accident, illness or other health issue. Check out these four misconceptions about what an occupational therapist does: Myth #1: OTs…
One-third of Americans report they sleep less than the recommended amount for adults: seven or more hours. Inadequate sleep can negatively affect your sleep and can contribute to conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and depression as well…
In the United States, more than 1oo,ooo adults and children await an organ transplant—more than 4,000 in Illinois alone. April is National Donate Life Month, and the team at Memorial Transplant Care shares these steps to significantly impact the lives…
At what pivotal time will you or a loved one need blood? January is National Blood Donor Month, and every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. In fact, millions of patients nationwide need lifesaving blood products—including many within our…
Each year around 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke. In most cases, the recovery requires rehabilitation, which can help stroke survivors regain independence and return to a better-quality of life. “Intensive rehabilitation provides the tools and training to regain vital life…
For 20 years, Alan Kline, now 76, had tried a number of different medications to control the essential tremors that increasingly complicated simple tasks like eating, drinking or writing. The eleven-year volunteer at Lincoln Memorial Hospital (LMH) grew increasingly isolated…
September is National Food Safety Education Month. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness in the United States each year. At Memorial Health, our five hospitals follow the FDA Food…
Longtime Lincoln native Dennis Knauer, 78, just finished 2,000 sessions of cardiac rehab and is a passionate believer in the program for short-term recovery from cardiac-related health issues and long-term health. Knauer has lived in Lincoln for the past 60…
Ron Spencer remembers his mom’s passion for travel—she took bus trips all over the United States. But one of her favorite destinations was Disney World, especially with her family. She went four times with her son Ron and his family.…
For 31 years, Ruth Kapik dedicated her life to teaching elementary school in Lincoln. As an educator, Kapik developed a passion for helping those in her community. After retirement, she searched for another way to fill that void. “When I…